Flour
Flour
Flour (/flaʊər/) is a powder made by grinding raw grains, roots, beans, nuts, or seeds. It is used to make many different foods.
Etymology
The word "flour" is originally a variant of the word "flower". Both words derive from the Old French fleur or flor and from the Latin flos (flower). The earliest forms of the word in English were flour or flower, which was used to mean "the finest part of the meal".
Types of Flour
There are many different types of flour, including:
Each type of flour has different properties and is used in different types of recipes.
Related Terms
- Gluten: A protein found in wheat and other grains that gives dough its elasticity.
- Bread: A staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking.
- Baking: The process of cooking food by dry heat in an oven, which is often used when making foods with flour.
- Dough: A thick, malleable mixture made up of flour and liquid, used for baking into bread or pastry.
- Pastry: A dough of flour, water, and shortening that may be savoury or sweetened.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flour
- Wikipedia's article - Flour
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